Latest Articles about Pregnancy
Check out the latest articles published by our medical team in this category
Pregnancy is generally a time filled with joy, fears, surprises, and a lot of emotion. Among the surprises is the sensation of a crooked belly during pregnancy, which can scare parents, especially the... Continue ReadingPregnancy is generally a time filled with... Continue Reading
A very important moment in a woman's life is the birth of her child. Whether it is the first birth or not, the Accompanying Person Law no. 11.108, established in April 2005, guarantees... Continue ReadingA very important moment in a woman's life... Continue Reading
Pregnancy affects a woman's body in a variety of ways. Far beyond just nausea and morning sickness at the beginning or the constant mood swings that this stage can cause, you notice needs that your body... Continue ReadingPregnancy affects a woman's body in a variety... Continue Reading
Beta-carotene is a type of carotenoid, which are natural pigments responsible for the vibrant colors of certain plants and their fruits and vegetables. Examples of carotenoids include the orange color... Continue ReadingBeta-carotene is a type of carotenoid, which... Continue Reading
The ultrasound exam, or sonography, is widely known for its role in monitoring pregnancy and tracking the baby’s development. However, it is not the first test performed during pregnancy, since the blood test... Continue ReadingThe ultrasound exam, or sonography, is widely... Continue Reading
A question for 9 out of 10 first-time pregnant women is to know at how many months the baby starts to move in the mother’s belly. But it’s not quite like that, did you know? The baby begins to move even... Continue ReadingA question for 9 out of 10... Continue Reading
Childbirth is truly a milestone in a person's life. Depending on how a woman gives birth, even more so, because if anesthesia is needed during the procedure, it may cause some type of postpartum anesthesia... Continue ReadingChildbirth is truly a milestone in a person's... Continue Reading
In the world of motherhood, there is so much information, so many doubts and questions, that even those considered experts can get confused about certain points. Especially when it comes to tests, as... Continue ReadingIn the world of motherhood, there is so... Continue Reading
When the pregnancy test is positive, many future moms are already anxious to know when they will be able to show everyone the beautiful baby bump. However, at first it's hard to tell the difference between... Continue ReadingWhen the pregnancy test is positive, many... Continue Reading
The fetal biophysical profile (BPP) is a non-invasive method that can be performed, with your doctor’s consent, from the 28th week of pregnancy. Its purpose is to assess the life of the fetus using indicators and... Continue ReadingThe fetal biophysical profile (BPP) is a... Continue Reading
Increased hunger during pregnancy is a concern for many women. However, this does not mean you will necessarily gain excessive weight, as long as you maintain a healthy diet suitable for pregnancy.
Pregnant women... Continue ReadingIncreased hunger during pregnancy is a concern... Continue Reading
Waiting for a baby is a time of joy, changes, discoveries, and anxieties for the woman and everyone around her. Moms count the days until they can hold their baby in their arms and see what they will... Continue ReadingWaiting for a baby is a time of joy, changes,... Continue Reading
During prenatal care, it is common for many women to complain of vulvovaginitis, which are infectious diseases that affect the female genital region. Among these, candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis, and... Continue ReadingDuring prenatal care, it is common for many... Continue Reading
If you have found it curious that you started snoring after becoming pregnant, know that it is a natural process for most women1. Snoring during pregnancy is considered normal and according to experts,... Continue ReadingIf you have found it curious that you started... Continue Reading
Swimming itself is considered one of the best physical activities for pregnant women, but should be performed at a light to moderate intensity. In addition, swimming during pregnancy offers a lower risk... Continue ReadingSwimming itself is considered one of the... Continue Reading
Especially for first-time moms, maternity leave is a topic that raises many questions and can seem complicated. Maternity leave, or maternity pay, is a right acquired by women and mandatory by law, designed... Continue ReadingEspecially for first-time moms, maternity... Continue Reading
During prenatal care, it is common for many women to report vulvovaginitis and sexually transmitted diseases, which are infectious diseases that affect the female genital area. One of the most common... Continue ReadingDuring prenatal care, it is common for many... Continue Reading
The routine of modern life is increasingly hectic: work, home, children, and exhausting schedules. A calm and stress-free pregnancy these days is not an easy task, but due to the harm of stress during... Continue ReadingThe routine of modern life is increasingly... Continue Reading
The cesarean section (surgical delivery) has been widely used in Brazil1, especially in private maternity hospitals, where up to 83% of cases opt for this method, according to the National... Continue ReadingThe cesarean section (surgical delivery)... Continue Reading
Amniocentesis is a pregnancy test used to detect certain conditions in the baby, such as Down syndrome. It's not exactly a routine test because it carries some risks. Due to its purpose, it is categorized... Continue ReadingAmniocentesis is a pregnancy test used to... Continue Reading
Choosing a baby’s name is one of the most important and difficult steps in a couple’s life, as there are tons of options for girls and boys, and it’s something that lasts a lifetime. The process of analyzing baby names can... Continue ReadingChoosing a baby’s name is one of the most important... Continue Reading
Everything happened so fast! But the moment you held the positive test result in your hands, it felt like 9 months would take an eternity to go by. And as soon as you blinked, the end of pregnancy... Continue ReadingEverything happened so fast! But the moment... Continue Reading
